Apprenticeship Awards
The Gower College Swansea Apprenticeship Awards 2026 took place on Monday 9 February at the Swansea.com Stadium, marking a spectacular start to Apprenticeship Week Wales.
The evening was a wonderful celebration of the outstanding talent, commitment and achievements of our apprentices, along with recognising the mentors and employers who play a vital role in their success.
See highlights from our 2026 Apprenticeship Awards below!
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Celebrating Our Apprenticeship Stars of 2026
- Accountancy Apprentice of the Year - Alex Hoskin, Castleview Accountancy
- Activity Leadership & Sports Development Apprentice of the Year - Sinead Hogan, Ysgol Ty Gwyn
- Built Environment Apprentice of the Year - Leon Lezzi, Swansea Council
- Business Administration Apprentice of the Year - Mikayla Novak, EYST
- Business and Quality Improvement Apprentice of the Year - Ross Cotter, Energybuild Ltd
- Childcare/Educational Support Apprentice of the Year - Katy Campbell, Rocking Horse Day Nursery
- Civil Engineering Apprentice of the Year - Lewis Colborne, RMG Groundworks
- Community Development Apprentice of the Year - Richard Thomas, United Welsh
- Construction Apprentice of the Year - Sonny Desmond, J Lynch Building
- Contact Centre Apprentice of the Year - Matthew Roberts, TUI
- Customer Service Apprentice of the Year - Caitlin Lockett, Robert Price Builders Merchants
- Digital Learning Design Apprentice of the Year - Tetiana Bohach, JoJo Maman Bébé
- Electronics Apprentice of the Year - Freddy Thompson, NHS
- Engineering and Motor Vehicle Apprentice of the Year - Liam Atkins, CJ Motors
- Facilities and Resource Management Apprentice of the Year - Zoe Payne, Swansea Council
- Floorcovering Apprentice of the Year - Keenan James, Lee James Flooring
- Health Care Apprentice of the Year - Elizabeth Illing, Swansea Bay University Health Board
- Housing Apprentice of the Year - Ross Williams, Merthyr Valley Homes
- Information, Advice and Guidance Apprentice of the Year - Daniel Payne-Wilks, TCH Group
- IT and Digital Apprentice of the Year - Elisha Cook, DVLA
- Laboratory and Science Apprentice of the Year - Isobel Taylor, Hydratech
- Legal Services Apprentice of the Year - Ruby Shadrach, JCP Solicitors
- Management and Development Apprentice of the Year - Hana Kubiszova, Adept Consulting
- Social Care Apprentice of the Year - Zoe Thicker, Pembrokeshire Council
- Youth Work Apprentice of the Year - Cerian Asplet-Phoenix, Flintshire County Council
- Pencampwr Cymraeg Gwobr Prentis - Katy Campbell, Rocking Horse Day Nursery
- Pencampwr Cymraeg Gwobr Prentisiaeth Cyflogwr - Adra
- Pencampwr Cymraeg Gwobr Prentisiaeth Tiwtor/Aseswr - Lowri Williams
- Electrical, Electronic Product Service and Installation Apprentice of the Year (England) – Bradley Ager, Fisher and Paykel
- Facilities Management Apprentice of the Year (England) – Fathema Sarkar, Marlin
- Apprenticeship Tutor/Assessor of the Year - Anne Fellowes
- Apprenticeship Tutor/Assessor of the Year (England) - Michael Rowe
- Apprentice Employer of the Year (England) – St Monica Trust
- Apprentice Employer of the Year (1-49 employees) – Meithrinfa Ffalabalam Cyfyngedig
- Apprentice Employer of the Year (50-249 employees) – Energybuild Ltd
- Apprentice Employer of the Year (250+ employees) – Ecolab
- Apprentice Employer Champion of the Year – Rachel Healion, Swansea Council
- Foundation Apprentice of the Year - Ross Cotter, Energybuild Ltd
- Higher Apprentice of the Year - Hana Kubiszova, Adept Consulting
- Apprentice of the Year (England) - Hamza Imansouren, Fisher & Paykel
- Apprentice of the Year - Liam Atkins, CJ Motors
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